Indian Geography Questions Answers for Competitive Exams - 2

Question: 6

Give the reason why the summer is hot?

In summer due to the vertical rays of the Sun and the longer duration of day more heat is received

Because of this the summer is hot.

Question: 7

Name the four temperature zones?

The earths surface can be divided into four temperature zones. They are

i. Equatorial zone

ii. ii. Tropical zone

iii. Temperate zone

iv. Frigid Polar zone

Question: 8

Define conduction?

The molecules of air lying in contact with the earths surface get heated

These molecules in turn heat up the adjoining molecules and so on.

This process of heat transfer from one molecule to another is known as conduction.

Question: 9

Explain the term day time?

The duration of sunshine is known as day time.

If the duration of day time is longer, the solar energy received is more.

if the duration of day time is shorter the solar energy received is less.

Question: 10

Why is the temperature of a hill station lower than that of a plain?

The earth heats the atmosphere. The temperature of the air column closer to the earth is higher. The temperature decreases as we move upwards. That is why the temperature of a hill station is lower than that of a plain.